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2018 DRU Summit Findings
Abstract: 2018 National DRU Network Summit: Findings from a roundtable discussion.
Publication Date: 2018
2023 DRU National Summit White Paper
Abstract: Findings and insights from a networking and educational event hosted by the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network and the University of Oregon.
Publication Date: 06/28/2023
Agency's Use of Technology Best Practices & Policies Toolkit
Abstract: When using technology, both victim advocates and survivors need to consider safety, privacy, and security. This resource provides guidance for programs that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking on... (read more)
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Behavioral Threat Assessment on Campus: What You Need to Know
Abstract: Does your campus have the ability to address threatening behavior from students, employees, or external sources? Does your process meet current best practices for campus violence prevention? Campus behavioral threat assessment relies upon collaboration... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Bystander Intervention in Action: Training the How-Tos of Intervention
Abstract: In this webinar, Jill Weisensel, a night shift operations lieutenant for the Marquette University Police Department, discusses best practices in bystander intervention programming for colleges and universities, the role of broad-based programming in... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
CollegeAIM: The College Alcohol Intervention Matrix
Abstract: CollegeAIM was developed by NIAAA to help college personnel choose among the many potential interventions to address harmful and underage college student drinking. The matrix-based tool, guide, website, and related resources are meant to be used in... (read more)
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Community Relations Resources
Abstract: This is a compilation of available best practices, educational materials, news, publications, training, and toolkits to assist college and university campuses to improve community relations. Trust is the foundation of a successful partnership or... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Countering False Information on Social Media in Disasters and Emergencies
Abstract: Rumors, misinformation, and false information on social media proliferate before, during, and after disasters and emergencies. While this information cannot be completely eliminated, first responder agencies can use various tactics and strategies to... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018
Driving Overseas: Best Practices
Abstract: Students and other campus community members can refer to this document when traveling abroad, as it outlines best practices for operating a motor vehicle when overseas. The document includes the following sections: General Requirements to Rent Cars;... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Essential Components of a Best Practice Model for Tailgating Events
Abstract: The Journal of Venue and Event Management is a peer-reviewed professional publication dedicated to the reporting and dissemination of knowledge gained from theoretical and applied research studies. In Volume 2, Issue 2 the article" Essential Components... (read more)
Publication Date: 2010
Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health
Abstract: In 2015, over 27 million people in the United States reported current use of illicit drugs or misuse of prescription drugs, and over 66 million people (nearly a quarter of the adult and adolescent population) reported binge drinking in the past month.... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health - Executive Summary
Abstract: This is the executive summary for the report, Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. It includes the table of contents, a full summary of the report, a vision for the future, key findings, and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Fusion Center Guidelines: Developing and Sharing Information and Intelligence in a New Era
Abstract: These guidelines should be used to ensure fusion centers are established and operated consistently, resulting in enhanced coordination efforts, strengthened partnerships, and improved crime-fighting and anti-terrorism capabilities. The guidelines and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2006
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery
Abstract: The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery (HECAOD) is a premier alcohol and drug misuse prevention and recovery resource for colleges and universities across the nation. It is the mission of the HECAOD, in... (read more)
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Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Best Practices Guide
Abstract: The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at the University of Southern Mississippi hosted the first annual National Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Summit on January 28-30, 2014. Representatives from university... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Best Practices Guide
Abstract: The purpose of this living guide is to document, through professional collaboration, a collection of vetted best practices to assist those responsible for safety and security at collegiate sports events. The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Best Practices Guide
Abstract: The purpose of this guide is to recommend polices, practices, and technologies aimed at identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risk, and protecting critical assets. It may be used as a reference for those responsible for the design and development of... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Interscholastic Athletics and After-School Safety and Security Best Practices Guide
Abstract: Interscholastic athletic events are an important part of American culture and include participation from millions of students and spectators. Due to the large crowds in attendance, there are a host of potential risks and threats that must be addressed to... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Managing Major Events: Best Practices From the Field
Abstract: This report, the 17th in the Critical Issues in Policing series, addresses the issue of policing major events, both planned and unplanned, such as political demonstrations, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism. The report aims to explore some of the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2011
Marathon and Running Events Safety and Security Best Practices Guide
Abstract: The sport of running, including marathons, traditional distance races, and other non-traditional race events, attracts annual participation from millions of race runners across the U.S. These events draw even larger numbers of spectators, making safety... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Marathon Safety and Security Best Practices Guide
Abstract: The purpose of this living guide is to document, through professional collaboration, a collection of vetted best practices to assist those responsible for safety and security at marathon and endurance events. The National Center for Spectator Sports... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Mass Attacks Defense Toolkit
Abstract: RAND researchers created this tool to advance efforts to prevent and reduce intentional, interpersonal firearm violence and public mass attacks in the United States. The goal of this tool is to provide practical strategies and guidance on deterring,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2022
URL: Mass Attacks Defense
Model Policy on Missing Persons
Abstract: The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services' (VA DCJS) Missing Persons Model Policy is intended to serve as a structured template to assist law enforcement agencies that wish to adopt a comprehensive Missing Persons policy. The DCJS Missing... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Model Policy on Search and Rescue
Abstract: The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services' (VA DCJS) Search and Rescue Model Policy is intended to serve as a structured template to assist law enforcement agencies that wish to adopt a comprehensive Search and Rescue policy. The DCJS Search... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
National Higher Education Emergency Management Program Needs Assessment
Abstract: This report presents the results of a needs assessment of emergency management programs at institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States. The findings are based on information collected from a survey of emergency management practitioners... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
NCCPS: Where We Are and Moving Forward Together
Abstract: In this webinar, Director Kim Richmond provides an update on a variety of the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS) activities as part of our Campus Public Safety Online webinar series. Since our launch in 2014, the NCCPS has provided... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Opening Doors: Alternative Reporting Options for Law Enforcement and VAWA Forensic Compliance
Abstract: There is currently a very welcome national trend across the country emphasizing alternative reporting methods for sexual assault victims. It is partly the result of provisions in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) that were first enacted in 2005 and... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Party Patrols: Best Practice Guidelines for College Communities
Abstract: The purpose of this guide is to consolidate the experience that campus and community law enforcement agencies have gained in conducting party patrols across jurisdictions and share that information with agencies looking for more effective tools to help... (read more)
Publication Date: 2010
Preparing for After: How to help victims of mass violence
Abstract: In 2014, VOICES completed Preparing for After, a resource kit that documents best practices in preparing for, responding to and recovering from acts of mass violence. The purpose of this eBook is to introduce a long-term recovery perspective... (read more)
Publication Date: 2014
Response to Protests on UC Campuses
Abstract: After physical conflict erupted between police and protesters during demonstrations at UC Berkeley and UC Davis in November 2011, the University President asked the Vice President, General Counsel, and Berkeley Law School Dean to review existing policies... (read more)
Publication Date: 2012
SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)
Abstract: NREPP is a searchable online database of mental health and substance abuse interventions. All interventions in the registry have met NREPP's minimum requirements for review and have been independently assessed and rated for quality of research and... (read more)
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Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Technical Assistance (SAFEta)
Abstract: The SAFEta project is designed to provide technical guidance for individuals and agencies utilizing the National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations of adults/adolescents from the Department of Justice's Office of Violence Against... (read more)
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Sexual Assault: Courageous Conversations and Bystander Intervention
Abstract: It is uncomfortable to talk about sex, it is difficult to talk about sexual assault, and it is troubling to have to consider the behaviors of perpetrators who commit these crimes. It takes courage to have a conversation. The prevalence and growing... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Shaken but not Stirred: A University's Resilience in the Face of Adversity. The 4th September 2010 Earthquake
Abstract: On 4 September 2010, people in Canterbury were shaken from their beds by a major earthquake. This report tells the story of the University of Canterbury (UC), its staff and its students, as they rose to the many challenges presented by the earthquake.... (read more)
Publication Date: 2011
Smart Policing Initiative (SPI)
Abstract: The Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) is a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) sponsored initiative that supports law enforcement agencies in building evidence-based, data-driven law enforcement tactics and strategies that are effective, efficient, and... (read more)
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Sports and Special Event Security Planning: Best Practices
Abstract: The terrorism incidents on 9-11-2001 changed the way we all looked at security planning and management forever. Prior to 9-11 those of us that were tasked with planning and managing sports and special event security primarily planned for traffic, parking... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad
Abstract: The Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad support the complex responsibilities inherent in offering education abroad opportunities to students. They act as a means to develop, manage, assess, and improve education abroad programming. In this... (read more)
Publication Date: 2015
STOP SV: A Technical Package to Prevent Sexual Violence
Abstract: This technical package represents a select group of strategies based on the best available evidence to help communities and states sharpen their focus on prevention activities with the greatest potential to reduce sexual violence (SV) and its... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Strategies for Policing Innovation (SPI)
Abstract: Formerly known as the Smart Policing Initiative, Strategies for Policing Innovation (SPI) is a collaborative effort among BJA, CNA, state and local law enforcement agencies, and researchers. It is designed to assist agencies with identifying innovative... (read more)
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Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention: An Athletics Tool Kit
Abstract: In collaboration with athletics stakeholders and campus substance abuse prevention experts, and guided by the latest prevention science and deterrence strategies, the NCAA SSI designed this toolkit to support athletics administrators in collaboration... (read more)
Publication Date: 2017
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
Abstract: SPRC is the nation's only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. SPRC provides technical assistance, training, and materials to increase the knowledge and expertise of suicide prevention... (read more)
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The Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook: Best Practices for Evidence Handlers
Abstract: This handbook offers guidance for individuals involved in the collection, examination, tracking, packaging, storing, and disposition of biological evidence. This may include crime scene technicians, law enforcement officers, healthcare professionals,... (read more)
Publication Date: 2013
The Blueprint for Campus Police: Responding to Sexual Assault
Abstract: The purpose of The Blueprint for Campus Police: Responding to Sexual Assault is to fill gaps in current research and identify best practices in campus police response to sexual assault. The Blueprint is a multi-level approach to the... (read more)
Publication Date: 2016
Violent Crime Reduction Operations Guide
Abstract: In an effort to address ways in which law enforcement can successfully combat violent crime, the MCCA and BJA have released the Violent Crime Reduction Operations Guide. When it comes to crime, no one just lives in the United States everyone... (read more)
Publication Date: 2018